Microsoft’s Q2 results in 5,000 layoffs
Software giant Microsoft is slashing 5,000 jobs over 18 months in its first company-wide layoffs, including 1,400 jobs today following disappointing second quarter results.
Anything Trucker, a Subsidiary of Anything Brands Online, Announces Agreement With C31 Logistics as a Provider of Transportation Services
TUCSON, AZ–(Marketwire - January 22, 2009) - Anything Brands Online, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: ANYT)
announced today that its Anything Trucker Division
(www.anythingtrucker.com) has its completed a Cross-Marketing Agreement,
with C3I Logistics, LLC a Minnesota Company. C3I Logistics is also an agent
of Landstar Systems Inc. providing truckload and other transportation
services thru its mid-western facilities. Working together, with Landstar
and its [...]
NexHorizon Updates Oklahoma Cable Television Transaction
WESTMINSTER, CO–(Marketwire - January 21, 2009) - NexHorizon Communications, Inc. (OTCBB: NXHZ) in a press release dated October 30, 2008 stated that it had
completed its acquisition of certain cable TV assets located in a
Oklahoma metropolitan area. As an update to the transaction the Company
has not taken control of all of the [...]
Sony forecasts bigger-than-expected loss (Reuters)
Reuters - Sony Corp on Thursday forecast a much bigger-than-expected annual operating loss, its first annual loss in 14 years due to a sharp appreciation in the yen, steep price falls and restructuring costs.
Apple profit beats expectations, shares jump (Reuters)
Reuters - Apple Inc’s quarterly profit beat expectations on strong iPod and Mac computer sales, and the company gave an outlook that cheered investors, sending its shares up 9.5 percent on Wednesday.
Lawmakers and White House agree on auto aid plan (Reuters)
Reuters - Congressional Democrats and the White House have reached agreement on emergency aid for U.S. automakers of between $15 billion and $17 billion, two senior congressional aides said on Friday.
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Microsoft’s Massive ratchets up in-game ads (CNET)
CNET - NEW YORK–”Even in a down year that we’re all facing, this industry’s growing,” said J.J. Richards, the newly appointed general manager of in-game advertising company Massive, at an advertiser event Wednesday.
All options on table as Congress reviews autos bailout (Reuters)
Reuters - All options were on the table on Wednesday as congressional committees scrutinized auto company restructuring proposals and an urgent appeal for $34 billion in aid ahead of make-or-break hearings.
Yahoo shares climb on hopes for $30B takeover bid (AP)
AP - Yahoo Inc.’s stock rallied Tuesday on a report that AOL’s former chief executive believes he can raise enough money in a worsening recession to buy the struggling Internet company for as much as $30 billion.
Toyota to cut bonuses and output as sales slump (Reuters)
Reuters - Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) said on Tuesday it will cut management bonuses by 10 percent as the global economic slowdown bites hard and prompts it to reduce production further in Japan.
Salon City, Inc.’s Reverse Stock Split Delayed to Tuesday, December 2, 2008: New Symbol Will Be OTCBB: SALN
BEVERLY HILLS, CA–(Marketwire - December 1, 2008) - Salon City, Inc. (OTCBB: SLON) announced
today that the effective date of its pending 1-for-100 reverse stock split
has been postponed until the open of business on Tuesday, December 2, 2008.
The Company had previously announced that its reverse stock split would
become effective on December 1st.
Regarding this brief postponement, [...]
Gildan Activewear Will Hold its 2008 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results Conference Call at 8:30 a.m. EST on December 11, 2008
MONTREAL, QUEBEC–(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2008) - Gildan Activewear Inc. (TSX:GIL)(NYSE:GIL) will report its fiscal 2008 fourth quarter and full year results on Thursday, December 11, 2008. A press release will be issued before market open and a conference call is scheduled for that same day at 8:30 a.m. EST to discuss the Company’s results [...]
Tanganyika Reiterates Its Support for Sinopec Offer
CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwire - Dec. 2, 2008) - The Board of Directors of Tanganyika Oil Company Ltd. (”Tanganyika” or the “Company”) (TSX:TYK)(OMX:TYKS) today reiterated its support for the bid made by Sinopec International Petroleum Exploration and Production Corporation (”Sinopec”) for all of Tanganyika’s issued and outstanding common shares (including common shares represented by Swedish Depositary Receipts) [...]
Tata’s Corus to cut work hours of 4,600 staff: report (Reuters)
Reuters - Tata Steel unit Corus has applied for Dutch government financial aid to temporarily reduce the work hours of 4,600 workers to cope with the global economic slowdown, Dutch news agency ANP reported on Monday.
J&J to buy breast implant firm Mentor for $1.1 billion (Reuters)
Reuters - Johnson & Johnson said on Monday it would acquire breast implant maker Mentor Corp for $1.07 billion as the giant diversified healthcare company pushes into the market for aesthetic medical products.
Slump hits world industry (Reuters)
Reuters - European and Chinese industry activity slumped in November, Japanese officials said their economy was slowing rapidly and euro zone finance ministers gathered on Monday to discuss plans to curb recession.
Chalk Announces Third Quarter Results
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwire - Nov. 28, 2008) -
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Chalk Media Corp. (”Chalk” or the “Company”)(TSX VENTURE:CKM) today announced its unaudited consolidated financial results for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2008.
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QuStream Corporation Reports 2008 Third Quarter Results
TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire - Nov. 28, 2008) - QuStream Corporation (”QuStream” or the “Company”) (TSX VENTURE:QVC), an innovative global provider of high-definition (HD) broadcast solutions that facilitated NBC’s comprehensive coverage of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, today announced its third quarter fiscal 2008 results.
QuStream Corporation’s Chairman, President and CEO, Fred Godard, commented, “The impact of the liquidity [...]
Intelligent Living Signs Exclusive Agreement With Kilia Teknoloji to Deliver Security and Automation Technology Systems in Turkey and the Middle East
VANCOUVER, BC and ISTANBUL, TURKEY–(Marketwire - November 28, 2008) - Intelligent Living Corp.
(”ILVC”) (PINKSHEETS: ILVC), a leading automation and technology solutions
provider utilizing green building practices, announced today the Company
has signed an exclusive agreement with Kilia Teknoloji (”Kilia”), a leading
supplier of state-of-the-art integrated security management systems and
access control systems. Kilia, based in Istanbul, Turkey, [...]
MPVC Inc. Releases September 30, 2008 Quarterly Management Prepared Financial Statements
TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire - Nov. 28, 2008) - MPVC Inc. (TSX VENTURE:OCI) (the “Company”) released its management prepared consolidated first quarter financial statements today. The Company reported that its wholly-owned subsidiaries, One Contact Inc. (US) and One Contact (Canada) Inc. (”OCI”), which are reflected in its consolidated statements, reported much stronger interim Canadian GAAP financial results [...]
Smith & Nephew Plc - Total Voting Rights
LONDON, UK–(Marketwire - November 28, 2008) -
Smith & Nephew plc - Voting Rights and Capital
28 November 2008
In conformity with Rule 5.6.1 of the FSA’s Disclosure
and Transparency Rules, we notify the market that as at 28
November 2008:
Smith & Nephew plc’s issued share capital with voting rights consists
of 883,084,314 ordinary shares of US20c each.
66,634,911 ordinary [...]
Bank of Smithtown Elects New Director
SMITHTOWN, NY–(Marketwire - November 28, 2008) - Joseph Winters has been elected to the boards
of directors of Bank of Smithtown and Smithtown Bancorp (NASDAQ: SMTB). He
was elected to fill the vacancies created by the recent retirement of Dr.
Sanford Scheman from both boards.
Mr. Winters most recently served for nine years as CEO of Winters [...]
Strategem Capital Corporation: Additional ABCP Write-Down
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwire - Nov. 28, 2008) - Strategem Capital Corporation (”Strategem” or the “Company”) (TSX VENTURE:SGE) today announced that it had recorded an additional write-down on its Asset-Backed Commercial Paper (”ABCP”) holdings in the quarter ended September 30, 2008.
The Company owns ABCP with a face value of $6,364,224. Management has estimated the fair value [...]
AireSurf Announces Proposed Private Placement
TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire - Nov. 27, 2008) - AireSurf Networks Holdings Inc. (CNSX:ANH) announces a proposed private placement of up to 2,000,000 units of the Company at a price of $0.05 per unit for gross proceeds of up to $100,000. Each unit is to be comprised of one share and one common share purchase warrant. Each [...]
